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House in the Hills

A farmer’s daughter makes a home in horse country.

Livin’ & Lovin’ Log Homes

Nick Berndt, owner of Appalachian Custom Homes in Sylva, N.C., wheels his Tundra up a winding incline to the site of a 3,700-square-foot hybrid timber frame home he’s building.

A Fairy Tale Castle

Living in a historic home exacts a price beyond the cost of the structure. There is all that history – and the ghosts of owners past – demanding to be heard, respected and occasionally lived with.

What is Timber Frame?

Timber framing is a form of post and beam construction. Traditionally, large, solid lumber is used as the structural frame and joined by carved wood joinery, such as mortises and wooden tenons rather than nails.

Top 5 Things To Know Before Building A Log Home

Log homes generally require more maintenance than people initially take time to consider.

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The Hoehns have made a home in scenic Rappahannock County, Va.

House in the Hills

A farmer’s daughter makes a home in horse country.
This A-frame style takes full advantage of views.

Livin’ & Lovin’ Log Homes

Nick Berndt, owner of Appalachian Custom Homes in Sylva, N.C., wheels his Tundra up a winding incline to the site of a 3,700-square-foot hybrid timber frame home he’s building.
Built of local sandstone, the castle was a gift from Colonel Taylor Suit to his young wife Rosa. He only lived a year in it. Photos (except for one, noted) by Steve Shaluta, courtesy Travel Berkeley Springs.

A Fairy Tale Castle

Living in a historic home exacts a price beyond the cost of the structure. There is all that history – and the ghosts of owners past – demanding to be heard, respected and occasionally lived with.
Timber frames are solid wood – no nails, bolts or metal plates.

What is Timber Frame?

Timber framing is a form of post and beam construction. Traditionally, large, solid lumber is used as the structural frame and joined by carved wood joinery, such as mortises and wooden tenons rather than nails.
Round-cut logs and timber frame accents create a distinctive look.

Top 5 Things To Know Before Building A Log Home

Log homes generally require more maintenance than people initially take time to consider.
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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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